Lian Ruohan knew very well that Xia Xiang deliberately emphasized the deep meaning that it had nothing to do with the government, nodded and said: "The little woman also wants to ask Xia Xianzun to pull the strings from it, and talk to Xu Yuanwai and Ma Yuanwai." ”

"Needless to say." Xia Xiang nodded with a smile, and said with emotion, "I didn't expect that when the official first came to Zhending, he was entangled in all kinds of things, needless to say about the Fu Ke case, Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan proposed to let the official abolish the new law when they came to visit the official for the first time." The first time the official went to Cui Fuzun's mansion to meet the prefect, Cui Fuzun recommended Liu Changting and Xie Huagai to take over the granary and grain planting business, and also hinted that the official should not further investigate the Fu Ke case. To this day, there is Lu Langjun who wants to serve as the chief secretary of Zhending County, and the small Zhending County is really the place of Longtan Tiger's Den, and it is about to surge. ”

Before, Xia Xiang heard King Qing and Lian Ruohan say that it must be the land of the tiger's den in Longtan, but he didn't believe it, but now he is convinced. All the four great families are gathered here, and the four wealthy businessmen who are really determined also have different thoughts and plans. He is a small civilian magistrate, there is no one in the court, there is no prefect to support him, and there is no foundation below, how to gain a foothold in the imminent turmoil is really a big problem.

Lian Ruohan smiled indifferently and said unhurriedly: "The wind and clouds are surging and the flag is when the man is determined. Great Xia has been peaceful for a hundred years, there is no war in the four seas, and the world is peaceful, which is both a good thing and a bad thing. Xia County's birth is in a prosperous era, which is a great opportunity to make contributions and gallop the world. A small truth, a few small problems, just an episode of Xia County's road to the title of the minister, not enough to worry about. ”

didn't want Lian Ruohan to be a woman, but she had such pride, Xia Xiang laughed: "The minister is the prime minister?" Haha, Ruohan's sister really thinks that this official can become the prime minister? It's really a high opinion of the official. ”

"Xia Xianzun was originally the prime minister." Lian Ruohan looked up at the night sky, pointed to the northern sky with his right hand, and said, "Recently, the purple microstar has been flickering and dimming, and the emperor's condition has been good and bad. Ziwei met the four tombs of the Emperor Chen, who was disloyal to his ministers and unfilial piety to his son, which shows that the emperor is worried about being forced into the palace. If the emperor wants to recover from his illness and stabilize his imperial power, he needs to be assisted by loyal ministers and good generals. ”

"The emperor is auspicious, the spring and autumn season is in full bloom, and he will be able to become auspicious in trouble." Xia Xiang didn't dare to hold it up, thinking that he could become a loyal and good general of the emperor.

Lian Ruohan smiled: "The emperor is in trouble at this time, if he wants to be in trouble, he needs to be a loyal general Xia Xiang." ”

Xia Xiang's heart jumped, although Lian Ruohan was joking, it was also a rare coincidence, since Lian Ruohan could think of this section, there must be others in the court who could also think of it. If someone really makes a big fuss about his name, saying that the emperor can make him prosperous in trouble, I am afraid that it will attract the jealousy of some people, and even cause the emperor to be uneasy.

Lian Ruohan saw that Xia Xiang's face was slightly uneasy, and he knew what Xia Xiang was thinking, so he said with a straight face: "What I said just now is just a joke from me, don't take it seriously, let alone spread it around." ”

"No, definitely not, Sister Ruohan, please rest assured, Lu is not a gossip person." Lu Zhiyue looked at Mantuo and smiled softly, "I don't want to believe in Mantuo Lady." ”

Mantuo glanced at Lu Zhiyue casually, and said indifferently: "Mantuo can only do things, not speak. ”

Lu Zhiyue was bored, and smiled: "Is the lady of Mantuo the younger sister of Xia Xianzun?" ”

Mantuo was stunned for a moment, she really didn't seriously think about her relationship with Xia Xiang, saying that it was Xia Xiang's slave, but no, it was Xia Xiang's entourage, and it didn't count. She and Xia Xiang are neither masters, nor servants, nor relatives or friends, except for having a common opponent, the Third Prince, they don't seem to have much to do with each other.

Mantuo didn't know how to answer Lu Zhiyue, and there was a trace of loss and uneasiness in his heart. What is lost is that his life experience is like duckweed, helpless. Uneassingly, I don't know what position I am in Xia Xianzun's mind.

"The lady is a relative of this official." Xia Xiang said seriously and sincerely, "She, like Xiao Wu, is the most trusted relative of this official. ”

As soon as these words came out, Mantuo looked stunned, and tenderness and emotion suddenly flashed in his eyes. She was lonely, adrift, unaccompanied, like a lonely boat wandering on the sea in the world, met Xia Xiang by chance, and followed him, but she valued his courage and resourcefulness to dare to resist the three princes, hoping to help him and avenge his father's murder with his hand. never thought that Xia Xiang would treat her as a relative, or a dearest relative.

The iceberg in her heart suddenly melted a corner, and Mantuo lowered her head to prevent people from seeing the tenderness in her eyes.

Even Ruohan is also warm in his heart, Xia Xiang treats people with sincerity and affection, he is a man with affection and righteousness, if he is a good official who has a mind to help the world, has a sense of responsibility and dares to act, he is really expected to become a pillar of Great Xia.

Xiao Wu thought the least, and his mind was the simplest, and he smiled: "Mr. Xiao Wu is a dear relative, and Xiao Wu is also a dear relative, and he will not swerve until death." ”

"Haha, what a dead end." Xia Xiang looked at Mantuo with playful eyes, "Is the Mantuo lady also unswerving to the death of this official?" ”

For some reason, Lian Ruohan's heart suddenly tightened, and he was inexplicably nervous, his eyes stared at Mantuo without blinking, thinking in his heart that if Xia Xiang really intended Mantuo, it was just a natural thing for Mantuo to promise him.

Mantuo raised his head, his eyes were faint, and his expression was as calm as water: "Mantuo swears here today that if there is anything against Xia Xianzun in this life and this life, there will be no place to bury him." ”

Such an oath is a personal promise or a life and death dependence? Lian Ruohan suddenly envied Mantuo, although she was alone, she was free, she could do whatever she wanted, and if she wanted to follow the person she liked, she would follow all the way, no one would object or point fingers, let alone take into account the world's vision and the interests of the family, how good it would be if she had the freedom of Mantuo.

But then again, although she was born in a wealthy family, she was rebellious by nature, not only changed her surname, but also did not obey the name of her parents.

Xia Xiang saw that the atmosphere was a little dignified, and couldn't help but smile and said: "Okay, since the Mantuo lady promises life and death, this official will never give up." ”

"The days are long and the days are endless, and this hatred lasts endlessly...... Lu Zhiyue was moved, and wiped her eyes, "There should be the sound of the piano and wine here." ”

"It's not early, although the sound of the piano and the wine are good, the dream should not be disappointed." Xia Xiang got up and drank all the tea in the cup, "There is tea today, there is tea today, there is no tea tomorrow, and there will be worries tomorrow." Good night, everybody. ”

Back in the room, Xia Xiang talked to Mantuo and Xiao Wu for a while, and learned that there was still no progress in the search for Dong Xian's body.

Early the next morning, Xia Xiang arrived at the county office early. There was no major event that needed to be promoted, just after the second hall and Xu Heguang, Ma Zhanguo, and Ding Ke handled some official affairs and reviewed some official documents, Xia Xiang wrote a letter himself, recommending Lu Zhiyue as the chief bookkeeper of Zhending County, and handed over the letter to the post station and sent it to the capital officials.

At noon, Xia Xiang set up a banquet in the county office, and invited Xu Heguang, Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke to a few people, as the most important adjutant of the county government, Xia Xiang wanted to make a difference in Zhending, and he had to rely on a few people.

Menzi Lu Dongdong and Lu Buqi have already taken place and begun to perform their duties, and the two are loyal to Xia Xiang. Lu Huanhuan is Xia Xiang's personal maid, in addition to taking care of Xia Xiang's daily life, he is also responsible for all matters of Xia Xiang's inner house, which is equivalent to the role of the housekeeper of the inner house. The Lu family is very grateful to Xia Xiang, and they are extremely grateful for Xia Xiang's trust, and Lu Dongdong even hinted to her daughter that if Xia Xiang wants to accept her as a side room, she must serve her with her heart.

Lu Huanhuan shyly agreed. It's just that she also understands that I'm afraid that Xia Xianzun doesn't mean to her men and women, and he doesn't look down on her.

Xia Xiang's banquet was set up in the inner house, firstly, it was convenient, and secondly, it was also intended to make several people feel close. People who are not close to the inner house are not allowed to enter, and Xia Xiang's move is also to let a few people let down their guard, let go of their minds, and talk to him.

Although Xia Xiang also knew that Xu Heguang would never be with him, Xu Heguang, as a county magistrate, was the second only county adjutant in a county. In the Tang Dynasty, the county had a low status, had no power, was in vain, and was bullied by the officials, so he could only bow his head and be angry. After the establishment of the Great Xia Dynasty, the authority of the county was far greater than that of the previous dynasty, not only controlling the documents and warehouses of a county, but also acting as the main bookkeeper.

Zhending is a big county, and the post of chief secretary has been vacant for a long time, and no one has been sent to take office, not because of the negligence of the officials, but because Zhending County ignores the county and reports to the officials, the officials will think that the officials of Zhending County have fulfilled their responsibilities and do not need to send more people to come. Xia Xiang also knew that Xu Heguang didn't want the ministry to send an extra chief bookkeeper down, the master book was vacant, and the affairs within the authority of the master bookkeeper should be taken care of by him, so he would be more powerful.

At today's banquet, Xia Xiang only asked people to prepare a little rice wine, and did not serve white wine and red wine. Xia Xiang sat on the main seat, raised his glass and toasted to a few people: "This official is really determined when he first comes, if there is any inconvenience in the unclear, please also ask your colleagues to help." Please! ”

A few people were busy with a few humble and polite words, and they all drank it all.

Xia Xiang put down his wine glass and smiled slightly: "Sitting together today and having a light meal is not only the intention of this official, but also to discuss a few things with you." First, there are many vacancies in the post of the chief secretary of Zhending County, and the official has already submitted a letter to the ministry to recommend Lu Zhiyue, the son of Fan Yang, to serve as the chief secretary of Zhending. ”

Xu Heguang's eyelids jumped a few times, and in the morning above the second hall, he saw Xia Xiang handwriting a letter, which was sent to the capital by the post station, and thought it was something else, and he didn't want to be for the main bookkeeper candidate, he was slightly angry in his heart: "Xia Xianzun, the main bookkeeper candidate is a big matter, and it should be discussed with the lower officials before reporting to the Ministry of Officials." Xiaguan has been in Zhending for many years, and there may be a more suitable candidate. ”

Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke glanced at each other, and the two of them thought to themselves that Xia Xianzun's move was equivalent to cutting the power of Xu County. As the respect of a county, the county magistrate recommends the candidate for the chief bookkeeper and consults with the county, which is a courtesy to the county. Not to consult with the county is also a rule of officialdom, and there is nothing wrong with it. Counsel or non-counsel is only between reason and reason, and is not within the law.

Xia Xiang's face remained unchanged, and he smiled faintly: "The matter is urgent, and the candidates recommended by this official have also been compared and selected." It is also true that there will be many big things to do in the future, the main book is not available, there are not enough people, and I am afraid of delaying things. However, if there is a more suitable candidate for Xu Xiancheng, he can also report it, and the official will nominate him. ”

Ma Zhanguo put down his chopsticks casually, put his hand on the wine glass, and turned it gently, thinking in his heart, Xia Xianzun seems to have no opinions, but in fact, there are needles hidden in the cotton, everything has rules, and will never be affected by others, which is in line with the Confucian way of harmony and difference. Xu Heguang's words just now, in fact, have the following intentions, but Xia Xianzun is still quiet, he is really humble and hearty, with his age, he can have this kind of heart, it is really good.

Ma Zhanguo thought that Xu Heguang was just talking, since Xia Xianzun had already nominated a candidate, he could only admit it if he was dissatisfied, after all, Xia Xianzun was the honor of a county, but Xu Heguang actually smiled: "The lower officials elected Li Zhi as the head of Zhending County." ”

Li Zhi of the Li family in Taiyuan? Xia Xiang remembered that even Ruohan had mentioned that Li Zhi of the Li clan in Taiyuan and Zheng Huarui of the Zheng clan in Xingyang also intended to seek the position of the chief secretary of Zhending County.

Xia Xiang nodded, noncommittal, and asked Ma Zhanguo: "Is there a candidate for the county lieutenant of Ma?" ”

Ma Zhanguo groaned slightly, originally he didn't want to get involved in this matter, but Xia Xianzun asked him to nominate him, why didn't he send a favor, so he said: "The lower officials recommend Zheng Huarui." ”

Xu Heguang glanced at Ma Zhanguo meaningfully, and laughed dryly: "County Lieutenant Ma doesn't seem to know Zheng Huarui, why do you recommend this person?" And Zheng Huarui is far away in Xingyang. By the way, is it because Zheng Huarui is Zheng Tong's fellow clan? ”

The implication is naturally to ridicule Ma Zhanguo's attachment to the Zheng family and Zheng Hao.

What Ma Zhanguo wanted was to send a favor, he disagreed with Xu Heguang's ridicule, and said with a smile: "Zheng Huarui has a literary name, and the lower officials have heard of it." Although the Zheng family is far away in Xingyang, Zheng Huarui is really determined. What, Zheng Huarui and Zheng Tongju are of the same race? Xia Guan really didn't know about this. If he had known the relationship between Zheng Huarui and Zheng Tongju, Xia Guan would have recommended Zheng Huarui to Xia Xianzun early. ”

"Hmph, Zheng Huarui Bo has a literary name? Haven't you heard that Captain Ma also likes to read? Zheng Huarui has never even been admitted to the exam, where will he have a literary name? Xu Heguang was very dissatisfied with Ma Zhanguo's intention to oppose him, the previous vacancy of the post of chief bookkeeper, of course, he deliberately delayed and did not want someone to divide power, but also because Lu, Li, and Zheng all wanted to seek the position of chief bookkeeper, such a hot position, how could it be won by outsiders? He wanted to report to Cui Xiangbing again, but he didn't want to be caught off guard by Xia Xiang.

He and Li Zhi have always been good friends, if it weren't for Xia Xiang's recent appointment, he would have already recommended Li Zhi to the Ministry as the head of Zhending County. Although others are soft-spoken, it may not be useful to recommend candidates, but they can ask Cui Xiang to sign it. With Cui Fuzun's signature, the officials will take a look at it.

But he never thought that Xia Xiang quietly recommended Lu Zhiyue to the ministry, when did Xia Xianzun get along with the Lu family? Xu Heguang couldn't swallow the evil anger in his heart, and put the wine glass down: "A few days ago, Cui Fuzun also mentioned the matter of the county master book with the lower officials, and the Fuzun was also more inclined to Li Zhi. ”

Ma Zhanguo usually doesn't read much, he is a county lieutenant, in charge of public security and arrest of thieves, but he is also a talented person, although he has not been admitted to the examination, he is not illiterate. He smiled: "Xiaguan usually studies at home, Xu County Cheng has a lot of opportunities, he has never been to Xiaguan's house, I don't know how much Xiaguan reads, it is normal." Although Zheng Huarui is not even a lifter, it is not that he did not pass the test, but he did not take the test. The following officials know him well, and with his talent, lifting people is just something in the bag, and Jinshi is not a problem. ”

"If Lieutenant Ma is the chief examiner, Zheng Huarui will definitely be a high school jinshi, haha." Xu Heguang laughed, laughed a few times, and said to Xia Xiang, "Xia County Zun, if the lower officials recommend Li Zhi, can you ask Xia County Zun to sign it?" ”

Ma Zhanguo raised his eyelids and suppressed the anger in his heart, Xu Heguang deceived people too much, but the official level crushed people to death, and it was not good for him to return it, so he had to see how Xia Xianzun responded.

Xia Xiang picked up his wine glass unhurriedly and clinked glasses with a few people: "This official doesn't know Li Zhi, but since he is a person recommended by Xu Xiancheng, he must have a superior character and talent......

Xu Heguang secretly showed a smug look, if Xia Xiang and him jointly nominated Li Zhi, not only would he have a bright meeting in front of Li Zhi, but also Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke would be a little more restrained, knowing that he had the ability to influence Xia Xianzun.

"This official and Xu County jointly signed to nominate Li Zhi, and there is nothing to ......"

Xu Heguang was almost overjoyed, but Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke were extremely discouraged and almost desperate.

Suddenly, Xia Xiang's tone changed: "It's just that since Cui Fuzun is inclined to Li Zhi, this official is not good at plundering people's beauty, and it is better for Cui Fuzun to fall." Xu Xiancheng, it is better to ask Cui Fuzun and you to jointly nominate Li Zhi. ”

"Also...... Good! The smile on Xu Heguang's face quickly froze, he was like a mouthful of food stuck in his throat and couldn't swallow it, choking uncomfortably, Xia Xiang's reasons were full and irrefutable, so he had nothing to say, he had to nod, "In this case, the lower officials asked Cui Fuzun and the lower officials to jointly recommend Li Zhi as the county chief." ”

Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke looked at each other and smiled, the two clinked glasses and drank them all.

"The first book of the main book was put aside in advance, and second, the granary and grain business were taken over by Liu Changting and Xie Huagai, since Cui Fuzun recommended Liu Xie and the others, the official has no objections, if you wait for no other candidates, the matter will be decided." Xia Xiang looked around at the three of them, Xu Heguang's face was not good, but he still tried to keep it normal, Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke were overjoyed, and they almost high-fived each other.

Compared with Xu Heguang, Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke are still a few points behind the city government, Xia Xiang nodded secretly, but it's okay, the two of them are straightforward and fast-talking, easy to deal with, and they are usable people.

Xu Heguang naturally has no objection to this matter, and Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke are also in favor.

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